

When contacted, Whatsapp said, “Anyone can get an unusual, uncharacteristic or suspicious message on any service, including email, and anytime that happens we strongly encourage everyone to use caution before responding or engaging. The current case of Pink Whatsapp or Whatsapp Gold is also a case of malware impersonating as fake whatsapp feature apps,” Jain said. It can be used to capture and steal banking passwords. Keyboard based malwares can be used to track everything you type. “Such malicious apps can be used to compromise your phone and steal personal data like –photos, sms, contacts etc. Several Whatsapp users were seen sharing the malicious link.Ĭyber intelligence firm Voyager Infosec director Jiten Jain said that users are strictly advised never to install any APK or mobile app other than those available on official App store of Google or Apple.

Complete access to your phone will be lost,” cybersecurity expert Rajshekhar Rajaharia posted on social media platforms. Don’t click any link with the name of #WhatsappPink. “Beware of WhatsApp Pink!! A Virus is being spread in WhatsApp groups with an APK download link.
